John Tyler High School principal placed on administrative leave

Michael Timms, the principal of John Tyler High School in Tyler, has been placed on administrative leave.

The Tyler Independent School District released the following statement:

"John Tyler High School Principal Michael Timms is on administrative leave. As this is a personnel matter, state law limits the amount and nature of the information that can be shared at this time.

Joe Coburn, director of secondary instruction, is currently serving as the interim principal at John Tyler High School. Tyler ISD wants to assure parents and the community that school has continued to operate without disruption."